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Built with a rugged, IP65\/66\/67-rated polyamide housing, this device is engineered to perform reliably in harsh environments characterized by dust, moisture, and mechanical stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 digital input channels compliant with EN 61131-2 (Type 1\/3)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEtherCAT P bus interface via 2 x P-coded M8 sockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-speed signal processing with a 10 µs input filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated sensor supply (max. 0.5 A, short-circuit proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable IP65\/66\/67 protection rating for field-level deployment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact polyamide (PA6) housing with versatile installation options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide operating temperature range: -25 to +60 degC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecentralized sensor 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